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Collision Repair Technology

Collision Repair Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry-level into the collision repair and refinishing trade. Upon completion of this program, the student will be prepared for beginning positions as body, frame, and refinish technicians. Students will be provided theory and practical repair and refinish work beginning with basic applications and progressing on to heavy collision repairs requiring major body and frame alignment and panel replacement. The instruction includes all phases necessary to teach collision repair including glass replacement, welding, hardware and trim items replacement, cosmetic repairs, and structural repairs. Industry standards referenced are from the 2016 ASE/NATEF Collision Repair & Refinish Standards (Painting and Refinishing, Non-Structural and Structural Analysis and Damage Repair, Mechanical & Electrical Components).

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Advanced Technical Certificate, and Technical Certificate.


COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I ABT 1146
    ABT 1146 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I. A course to provide skills and practice in structural analysis and repair procedures that are used in the collision repair industry. This course also covers the complete inspection and non-structural analysis of damaged vehicles. It is designed to enable the student to determine the conditions and severity of the damage, the repair or replacement of parts, the estimated repair time, and correct use of reference manuals. Three hours lecture. Six hours laboratory. Six hours credit.
  • Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I ABT 1223
    ABT 1223 - Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I. A course in the procedures and practices for metal finishing and body filling. This course also covers the complete inspection and non-structural analysis of damaged vehicles. It is designed to enable the student to determine the conditions and severity of the damage, the repair or replacement of parts, the estimated repair time, and correct use of reference manuals. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Refinishing I ABT 1313
    ABT 1313 - Refinishing I. A course to provide skills and practices in vehicle preparation, cleaning, sanding, metal treatment, and masking. Included is determining imperfections in paint jobs. Emphasis is placed upon personal safety and environmental concerns. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Mechanical & Electrical Components I ABT 1443
    ABT 1443 - Mechanical and Electrical Components I. A course designed to provide theory and practice in the areas of restraint systems, cooling systems, and air conditioning/heating systems. An introduction to small business management techniques as applied to the collision repair shop includes computerized information and record systems. Also included are financial responsibilities, shop layout, inventory, and employee-employer relations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
    SSP 1002 – Smart Start Pathway. Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys® assessment in Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy which allows students to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables students to demonstrate they have these skills. Upon completion of this assessment, students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness.
Total 17 Hours
Second Semester
  • Structural Analysis & Damage Repair II ABT 1153
    ABT 1153 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II. This course is a continuation of Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I. This course provides instruction and practice in unibody inspection, measurement, and repair. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair II ABT 1236
    ABT 1236 - Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II. This course is a continuation of Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I. This course provides instruction for preparation principles and practices. This course provides instruction for outer body panel repair, replacement, and adjustment principles and practices. Three hours lecture. Six hours laboratory. Six hours credit.
  • Refinishing II ABT 1323
    ABT 1323 - Refinishing II. Continuation of Refinishing I. Included are types of paint defects and paint gun application and maintenance procedures. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Mechanical & Electrical Components II ABT 1453
    ABT 1453 - Mechanical and Electrical Components II. A continuation of Mechanical and Electrical Components I. A course designed to provide theory and practice in the areas of brakes and electrical. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 15 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Structural Analysis & Damage Repair III ABT 2163
    ABT 2163 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III. This course is a continuation of Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II. This course provides the procedures and practices for frame inspection and repair. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair III ABT 2243
    ABT 2243 - Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III. This course is a continuation of Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II. This course provides instruction and practice for the following areas: moveable glass, hardware associated with glass, plastics and adhesive. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Refinishing III ABT 2336
    ABT 2336 - Refinishing III. A continuation of Refinishing II with emphasis on advanced painting techniques including paint mixing, matching, and applying and detailing. Two hours lecture. Eight hours laboratory. Six hours credit.
  • *Approved Technical Elective (3)
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • College Algebra MAT 1313 OR Natural Science w/Lab (4)
  • English Composition II ENG 1123 OR Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113 OR Social/Behavioral Science (3)
Total 15 Hours

(Option One) A Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 30 hours of career technical coursework.

(Option Two) An Advanced Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 45 hours of career technical coursework.

(Option Three) An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.

*MAT 1233 & a natural science with lab (7 hrs. total) OR BOT 1313 & a natural science with lab (7 hrs. total) may be substituted for College Algebra.

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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